Relaxed limb: 1 definition
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Relaxed limb means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchRelaxed Limbs are denoted by the Sanskrit term Ślatha-Aṅga, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I will teach the practice of that, which produces absorption. Seated comfortably in a solitary place on an even seat, having been supported a little from behind, the gaze [held] steady at an arm’s length, the limbs relaxed (ślathāṅga) and free from worry, do the practice. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
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Partial matches: Limb, Relaxed.
Full-text (+4): Srastanga, Shlathanga, Visrastanga, Srastagatra, Relaxed, Cintavihina, Sthiradrish, Samasana, Vivikta, Viviktadesha, Abhyashana, Steady gaze, Nivishta, Solitary, Bahupramana, Solitary place, Praman, Sannivishta, Arm's length, Comfortably.
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Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter XCVI < [Book XII - Śaśāṅkavatī]
Chapter CXXII < [Book XVIII - Viṣamaśīla]
Appendix 2.3 - Poison-Damsels < [Appendices]
The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha) (by Samuel Beal)
Varga 8. The General Grief of the Palace < [Kiouen II]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 9: Kapila’s incarnation as Aśanighoṣa < [Chapter I - Five previous incarnations]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)